Head-to-head · Pixel Art Software
Resprite vs Pixquare
Resprite leads on 0 checks, Pixquare on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreResprite · 8.8/10
- Most featuresPixquare · 5 of 5
Resprite scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #14.
Pixquare offers indexed color tools; Resprite doesn't.
Resprite is the better fit for cross-device pixel artists needing tilemaps. Pixquare is the better fit for apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art.
- Resprite fits best
Cross-device pixel artists needing tilemaps
- Pixquare fits best
Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art
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Side by side
| Feature | Resprite 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Pixquare 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Pixel Art Software | #14 in Pixel Art Software |
| Best for | Cross-device pixel artists needing tilemaps | Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $7.99 one-time |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Resprite 4/5 · Pixquare 5/5 | ||
| Animation timeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indexed color tools | — | ✓ (best) |
| Sprite-sheet export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onion skinning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilemap tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | iOS/iPadOS, Android, Windows, macOS | iOS, macOS |
| Export formats | Resprite Bundle, PNG, GIF, APNG, Aseprite, PSD, Tiled TMX/TSX, WebP, video, Windows CUR/ANI | PNG, BMP, JPEG, GIF, MOV, sprite sheet, ASEPRITE, PSD, timelapse |
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| Our verdict | Resprite is a pixel art and sprite animation editor for pixel artists, game developers, and creators producing sprites, animations, tilesets, and other game-art assets. It runs on iOS/iPadOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, combining… Read the review → |
Pixquare is a pixel art editor for iPhone, iPad, and compatible Mac computers. It is designed for pixel artists, animators, and game-asset creators who need more than basic drawing tools. The feature set covers frame-based animation, onion… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Resprite — where it wins
- Animation timeline, clips, playback, and onion skin overlays
- Tilemaps, tilesets, terrain rules, and tile animation
- Imports and exports Aseprite, PSD, GIF, APNG, PNG, WebP, and Tiled
Where it doesn't
- Indexed color is not supported
- Tiled is the listed integration
- Plan pricing may vary by storefront region
Pixquare — where it wins
- Tilemap, tileset, and sprite-sheet tools support game-asset workflows
- Indexed color, palettes, layers, linked cels, and reference layers
- Animation timeline, onion skinning, and timelapse recording included
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and macOS only
- Requires a paid license with no free plan
- The broad feature set may exceed simple pixel-editing needs
- Resprite8.8/10 · Free plan + paid
A cross-device pixel editor with strong animation and tilemap workflows.
Visit RespriteFull verdict → - Pixquare7.8/10 · Paid
A capable Apple-focused pixel art editor for animated game assets and tilemaps.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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